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variety of mean to alleviate problems

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Wooden sticks with frayed ends

Ivory handled brushes

Animal hair bristles

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early reference of dentistry date back to…..

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3000b.c

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Hesi-re

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earliest dentist known by name

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chief of the tooters and physicians

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Hesi-re

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greeks practiced dentistry based on…

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worship practices of priesthood

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hippocrates aka

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father of medicine

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hippocrates

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described teeth and method of treatment

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hippocrates developed

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mouth wash, toothpaste, and Hippocratic oath

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aristole

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teeth notes in 384-322bc

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romans

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Wrote extensively about dentistry

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romans

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tooth warm caused toothaches

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romans were

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skilled at restoring teeth with gold crowns and replacing with bridges

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saint apollonia

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patroness of dentistry and those suffering from toothache or other dental problems

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Leonardo da vinci

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Sketched internal and external structure of the body

First anatomist to distinguish premolars and molars

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ambroise pare aka

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father of modern surgery

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ambroise pare began as an apprentice to a….

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barber surgeon

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Writings include dental extraction methods and reimplantation of teeth

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ambroise pare

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Credited for 1st use of artificial eyes, hands and legs

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ambroise pare

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Used boiling oil, mixture of egg whites, oil of roses and turpentine to treat wounds

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ambroise pare

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Described toothache as “the most atrocious pain that can torment a man without being followed by death”

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ambroise pare

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pierre fauchard aka

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father of modern dentistry 1678-1761

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pierre fauchard developed dentistry as an

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independent profession

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originated title surgeon dentist

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pierre fauchard

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In U.S. degree conferred to dentist is DDS or Doctor of Dental Surgery

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pierre fauchard

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paul revere

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silversmith by trade

Used skills as silversmith to make artificial teeth and surgical instruments

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Created Forensic Dentistry

Identified human corpse using dental I.D.

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paul revere

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paul revere aka

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dr john baker in boston

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Robert Woofendale

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First dentist to travel throughout the American Colonies

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John Greenwood

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Dentist to George Washington

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Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A Harris

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Set the foundation for the profession of dentistry

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Established the first dental college in the world

Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, now the School of Dentistry at the University of Maryland

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Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A Harris

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G.v Black aka

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Grand Old Man of Dentistry

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33
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Believe that dentistry should stand as a profession independent from and equal to that of medicine

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g.v black

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34
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Major contributions to dentistry:

The principle of extension for prevention

Standardized rules of cavity preparation and fillings

Believed in preventive rather than restorative dentistry

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g.v black

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Wilheim Conrad Roentgen

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Bavarian physicist

Discovered x-rays or radiographs

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Awarded Nobel Prize in 1901 for physics, the first ever in this category

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Wilheim Conrad Roentgen

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Discovery revolutionized diagnostic capabilities and changed practice of medicine and dentistry

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Wilheim Conrad Roentgen

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C. Edmund Kells

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Credited with employing the first dental assistant (“lady in attendance”)

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Horace Wells

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Dentist credited with discovery of inhalation anesthesia in 1844

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discovered nitrous oxide

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Horace Wells

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41
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Realized the potential for “pain free dental surgery”

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Horace Wells

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42
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Dr. Freeman was the first

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African American Graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine

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Dr. Spruce was the first

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American Indian dentist in the United States graduating from Creighton University

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44
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Emiline Roberts

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First woman dentist in the United States

Began as dental assistant for husband, Dr. Daniel Albion Jones

45
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Became her husbands partner and took over his practice when he died and continued to practice for next 34 years

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Emiline Roberts

46
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Dr. Jones was a graduate from the

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University of Michigan School of Dentistry

47
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Lucy Beaman Hobbs

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Began as a teacher with desire to become a dentist

Unable to gain admittance to the Ohio College of Dental Surgery

48
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Trained with dentist in Cincinnati, Dr. Samuel Warble

1861 Hobbs opened her own practice in Cincinnati and later moved to Iowa

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Lucy Beaman Hobbs

49
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____ graduated from Ohio College of Dental Surgery on Feb. 21, 1866, the first woman in the world to graduate from dental school

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hobbs

50
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_____ and _____. coauthored Modern Dental Assisting which became the first major textbook written by dental assistants for dental assistants.

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Torres and Ehrlich

51
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Modern Dental Assisting

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is the premier international learning system for dental assisting education.

52
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Ida Gray-Rollins

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First African American Woman in U.S. to earn a formal D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

53
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Dr. Rickert was the first recognized

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American Indian female dentist in 1975. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry

54
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Dr. Sai So Leong became the first

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woman to graduate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1904 (University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry)

55
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Dental Accreditation

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1900 profession of dentistry established with educational system

56
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20th century many changes occur in area of:

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Dental equipment

Treatment procedures

Patient care

57
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Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association

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Responsible for evaluation and accreditation of all educational programs for study of dentistry in the United States

58
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Commission sets standards for

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Graduate dental programs
Postgraduate specialty programs
Residency programs for dentist
Dental assisting 
Dental hygiene
Dental laboratory technology
59
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Accreditation of educational programs provides assurance to the students, public, and institution that the program meets the standards set forth by the dental profession.

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Accreditation of educational programs provides assurance to the students, public, and institution that the program meets the standards set forth by the dental profession.

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Dentistry’s Purpose or Mission

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To provide quality oral health care for the people of the community

61
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Team leader or Captain of the dental team is

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the dentist

62
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Dental Health Care Team

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Dentist (general or specialist)
Dental assistant
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technician

63
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Dentist and Dental Specialists

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Must graduate from a dental school approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association

64
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Most dentist have

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undergraduate degree

65
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DDS

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Doctor of Dental Surgery

66
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DMD

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Doctor of Medical Dentistry

67
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Dentist and Dental Specialist`must plass

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National Board Examination and clinical board examination (Northeast Regional Boards)

68
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Dentist Practice Options

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Private practice 
Partnerships
Group practices
Military 
Public health 
Community clinics 
Research
Teaching
Return to school for specialty training
69
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Dentist and specialists are members of the

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American Dental Association (ADA)

70
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Dentist recognizes patient’s dental needs as related to _____ and ____ well being

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physical and emotional

71
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Applies up to date diagnostic skills with emphasis on

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oral health conditions

72
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Uses current techniques and skills in all aspects of patient care

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Dentist and specialists

73
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Dentist

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trained and can legally perform all dental functions

74
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Difficult cases referred to

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Dental Specialist

75
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there are _ dental specialties

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9

76
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Dental Specialties

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Dental public health
Endodontics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology
Orthodontics
Pediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
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Endodontics

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root canal, tooth savior

78
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Oral and maxillofacial radiology

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cat scan/ mri

79
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery

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extractions, facial/bone surgeries

80
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Oral pathology

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diseases of oral cavity

81
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Orthodontics

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braces

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Periodontics

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treatment of gums

83
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Prosthodontics

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fixes missing parts

84
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Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant

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Acquires knowledge
Develops skills
Becomes a Professional

85
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professionalism

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An attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office

Distinguishes people who “ have a job” from those who “have a career”.

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Dental Assistant

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Minimal standard of education required

1 year academic post high school education

Approved by Commission on Dental Accreditation

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Approved by Commission on Dental Accreditation

Curriculum includes:

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Didactic (lecture)
Laboratory
Clinical

88
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Clinical Dental Assistant

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Chairside assistant
Circulating assistant
Sterilization assistant
Expanded –Functions Dental Assistant

89
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Business assistant

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Administrative assistant
Secretarial assistant
Receptionist

90
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Responsibilities of Clinical Dental Assistant

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Seats and prepares patients

Maintains and prepares treatment rooms and instruments

91
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Responsibilities of Clinical Dental Assistant

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Assists dentist at chairside

Provide patient education

Performs basic laboratory procedures

92
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Chairside Assistant

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Mixes dental materials

Exchanges instruments

Provides oral evacuation

Maintains a clear operating field

93
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Works primarily with the dentist

Provides four-handed dentistry:
Seated dentist and assistant working as efficient team

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Chairside Assistant

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Circulating Assistant

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Extra pair of hands

Six-handed dentistry

Seating and dismissing patients

Preparing instruments and treatment rooms

95
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Efficiently and safely processes all instruments

Manages biohazard waste

Weekly monitoring of sterilizers

Maintaining sterilizer reports

Selection of infection control products

Quality assurance procedures

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Sterilization Assistant

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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

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Receives additional training

Legally allowed to provide certain intra-oral procedures

Duties delegated vary from state to state

State of Michigan: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

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Business Assistant aka

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secretarial assistant, receptionist, or patient coordinator

98
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Responsible for smooth and efficient operation of the business office

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business assistant

99
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business assistant duties include

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Controlling appointments

Telephone communication

Financial arrangements

Dental insurance claims

Patient relations

100
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Registered Dental Hygienist

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Removes deposits on the teeth

Exposes radiographs
Places topical fluoride and dental sealants

Provides patients with home care instructions

101
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Minimum education required is 2 academic years of college and an associate’s degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program

Must pass both written national or regional board examinations and clinical state board examinations to be licensed.

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Registered Dental Hygienist

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Dental Laboratory Technician

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Usually does not work in the dental office

Commercial dental laboratory

In-house dental laboratories

May legally perform only task specified by the written prescription of the dentist

103
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Dental Laboratory Technician ….

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Most states do not require formal education:
Apprenticeship
Commercial schools
ADA accredited programs

104
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Certified Dental Technician (CDT)

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Must pass written examinations

Members of the American Dental Laboratory Technician Association (ADLTA)

105
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Supporting Services

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Not officially members of the Dental Team

Necessary for service and support

Former DA, DH, DLT

106
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Dental Supply Person

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Representative from Dental Supply Company

Take orders for supplies

New product information

Arranges service and repair

107
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Detail person

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Representative of specific company:

Drug rep

Dental product manufacturer

108
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Dental equipment technician

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Specialist who installs and maintains dental equipment

May have contract or on as-needed basis

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Dental consultants

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Manages business of dental practice

Helps in associate transition

Manages staff relations

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